Novak Djokovic has provided an update on a potential appearance at the 2023 Australian Open. The Serbian was deported from the country at the beginning of the year which forced him to miss 2022’s opening grand slam.
He is now waiting to learn whether he can go back to the country in January for the 2023 edition of the Australian grand slam, as those who lose their visa receiving an automatic three-year ban from returning. The nine-time champion at Melbourne Park pledged to return to the country next year if he was allowed despite a dramatic ordeal back in January.
After his convincing opening round win at the Astana Open victory yesterday, per Novosti, Djokovic said: “I'm still waiting for news that my ban will be lifted, I think I've been banned from travelling for three years due to circumstances earlier this year. Once that is removed, I need to apply for a visa. I want to go and I want to play there.”
